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For those looking for Egypt holidays, Luxor has much to offer from ancient royal tombs to upscale, modern hotels and restaurants. Understand, Luxor is divided in half by the Nile River. The East Bank of Luxor is home to the Luxor International Airport and the majority of the hotels, restaurants, and museums. The West Bank of Luxor contains most of the ruins and tombs which are the most popular attractions including the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.

The East Bank of Luxor has several must-see attractions for people on Egypt holidays. The Corniche’ is the main roadway running along the east bank of the Nile featuring most of Luxor’s tourist attractions. On the Corniche you’ll find the Museum of Mummification, the Luxor Museum and the Luxor and Karnak temples.

The East Bank of Luxor has hotels to fit into all Egypt holidays budgets from budget to luxury. Thousands of international tourists arrive annually in Luxor, so there is a wide range of accommodations available to travelers. The best times to visit are between November and February, when it’s just pleasantly warm, between 22 °C and 27 °C. The summer temperatures can reach close to 50 °C. Dressing appropriately, with a hat and sunglasses is highly recommended. Whenever you visit, you won’t see rain, it just never rains in Luxor.